The Sports Inquirer spoke with Troy football head coach Jon Sumrall during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25.

Topics included Troy building on its 12-win campaign last season including winning the Sun Belt championship and Texas San Antonio in the Cure Bowl, Sumrall entering his second year with the Trojans' program, returning starting quarterback Gunner Watson and previewing this upcoming season.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Texas State football player Tory Spears during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25.

Topics with the senior safety included new head coach GJ Kline joining the program and preparations for this upcoming season.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Texas State football player Nash Jones during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25.

Topics with the junior offensive lineman included Nash transferring into the program after previously playing at FCS program Incarnate Word, following his former head coach at IW in GJ Kline who took the same position at Texas State, playing in a record-setting offense at IW and preparations for this upcoming season.

The Sports Inquirer attended the post-match presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team's 4-0 home victory over Nashville August 26. Topics included Saba Lobjanidze scoring a goal as a substitute in his team debut, the MVP form of Thiago Almada, Atlanta's improved form after elimination from the Leagues Cup and more.

The Sports Inquirer attended the post-match presser of Atlanta United player Saba Lobjanidze following the team's 4-0 home victory over Nashville August 26. Lobjanidze scored a goal as a substitute in his team debut.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Texas State football head coach GJ Kinne during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25.

Topics included Kinne entering his first year with the program after previously being the head coach at FCS program Incarnate World, bringing his record-setting offense to Texas State, incorporating more than 50 new players into the program and preparations for this upcoming season.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Southern Miss football player Cole Cavallo during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25.

Topics with the senior tight end included the Golden Eagles looking to build on its seven-win campaign last season, playing alongside All-America candidate in running back Frank Gore, Jr., the importance of blocking at the tight end position, playing for a legendary program like Southern Miss and preparations for this upcoming season.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Southern Miss football player Jay Stanley during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25.

Topics with the senior safety included the Golden Eagles looking to build on its seven-win campaign last season, bringing physicality to the defensive back position, how playing quarterback in high school has helped Stanley's ball catching skills, the intense football culture in the state of Mississippi and preparations for this upcoming season.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Southern Miss football head coach Will Hall during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25.

Topics included the Golden Eagles looking to build on its seven-win campaign last season, the open competition at the quarterback position, the contributions of running back Frank Gore, Jr., the sporting culture of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and preparations for this upcoming season.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with South Alabama football player Carter Bradley during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 26.

Topics with the senior quarterback included the Jaguars looking to build on their 10-win campaign last season, Bradley's strong play in 2022, attending the Manning Passing Academy this offseason, the enjoyment of fishing and expectations for this upcoming season.